Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has cancelled training before his side’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid.
Surprise Move Before Crucial Fixture
City were due to train at 15:00 GMT.
But Guardiola has opted to cancel the session and give his players a day off instead.
It is an extraordinary step by Guardiola given the importance of the game, which City start 3-0 down.
Guardiola to Attend Press Conference
Although the players are off, Guardiola will be accompanied by captain Bernardo Silva at Monday’s news conference at the club’s training ground.
Precedent for Day Offs
However, he has done it before.
He gave his players the day off before their league phase match against Borussia Dortmund in November.
City won that fixture 4-1.